Job Summary The Recruiter is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and instilling interest from professional OTR truck drivers to join Team DriveAway. This position is responsible for initiating and building relationships with qualified personnel to entice them to join our company as an independent contractor. This position requires a self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic who has the ability to aggressively and consistently pursue new candidates for employment through telephone, electronic, and occasionally, face to face recruiting efforts. A successful Recruiter will have a unique ability to interact with professional independently contracted drivers and possess the ability to help them understand the benefits of joining our Team and motivate them to do so.
Job Duties
Effectively communicate to candidates all of the benefits of joining our Team
Build relationships with prospective candidates to ascertain their qualifications, understand their needs, and tailor a recruiting message to each individual
Work closely with Operational staff and the Safety Department in the qualifications of drivers
Answer Recruiting phone calls, email, as well as, schedule calls quickly, consistently and professionally
Make regular and consistent follow-up communications to idenified candidates
Seek and follow direct leads from current driver base and any other appropriate means
Enter accurate and thorough notes in Applicant Tracking System at every step of the process
Be able to engage with each applicant to keep them motivated and moving forward through the application process
Be knowledgeable about company requirements, policies, and expectations of the IC driver
Collect and understand all necessary items in the application process (including, but not limited to: application, background checks, previous employment verifications, etc.)
Order and review all background checks
Schedule orientation and onboarding for newly contracted drivers
Be able to thrive in a team environment while achieving individual goals
Other duties as assigned
Skills Required
Effective listening and strong communication skills
Excellent customer service and resolution skills
Relationship building skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and handle moderate-stress environments
Proficiency in Gsuite, Internet, Tenstreet, DOT/FMCSA reports
Qualifications
A college degree preferred, or at least 2 years of experience in transportation and logistics
Strong oral, electronic, and verbal communication skills
Whether you're moving a single truck, relocating a fleet, or transporting a specialized vehicle; our growing roster of vetted, independent contractor CDL and non-CDL licensed drivers will move your vehicles safely, damage-free, and on-time. Team DriveAway offers the highest level of service and peace of mind in the industry.
Team is proud of our technological advances in our user-friendly customer portal which allows real-time vehicle updates at our customers’ convenience. Team provides solution-based services that extend to freight and trailer transportation. We're all about the hustle, and we go the extra mile to find transport solutions that fit our customers’ exact needs. Our goal is customer success.
Team DriveAway’s mission is to transport and deliver commercial vehicles as simply as possible by using our transportation expertise. Our Team staff, as well as our IC drivers, contribute to making vehicle transport successful and easy. Teammates support each other, and our Teammates do what's best to exceed our customer's expectations. We always put our customers‘ and drivers' needs first, doing whatever it takes to make their lives simpler. At Team DriveAway we know it takes a Team to move a truck.